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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Chairs
Oak, Rush
Mid-20th Century American Other Chairs
Velvet, Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Oak
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Rush
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Beech, Oak
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Argentine Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Fruitwood, Rush
Antique 18th Century French Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Rush, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Country Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Marble, Steel
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
2010s American End Tables
Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Metal, Brass, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary American Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s Spanish Country Patio and Garden Furniture
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Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Farm Tables
Walnut
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Vintage 1910s Dutch Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Rush
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Rush, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Country Chairs
Walnut, Rush
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Rush, Wood
Vintage 1910s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Rush, Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1930s English Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Country Religious Items
Rush, Walnut
20th Century Spanish French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century French Country Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Rush, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary North American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Rush, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Cane, Rush, Beech
Early 20th Century French Country Armchairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Teak
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Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Beech, Linen
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Walnut
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Walnut
Rush Chair Upholstered Back For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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